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3-Pyridyl enantiomers and their use as analgesics

US6403575B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 19, 2000
Grant dateJun 11, 2002
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Expiry dateJul 19, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D401/12
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method of controlling pain in mammals, including humans, comprising administering to a mammal or patient in need of treatment thereof selected compounds of formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The invention further relates to selected (R) and (S) compounds of formula I above which are useful as analgesics as well as neuronal cell death preventors and anti-inflammatories.

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